In a very short time, the ceremony was over
and Mr. and Mrs. Romeo Crosby were on the train, speeding toward their
honeymoon and the lively years that undoubtedly lay ahead of them.
Allison had changed his mind about going out that afternoon, but
promised to go next time. Colonel Kent remained at home, and Doctor Jack
sped away alone upon his errand.
When he reached Crosby's, Juliet clad in her best, was just leaving the
house. She was outwardly cheerful, but her face still bore traces of
tears.
"Where were you going?" asked the Doctor, as Juliet greeted him. There
was a new shyness in her manner, as of some unwonted restraint.
"I was going into town. I wanted to see Aunt Francesca." She slipped
easily into the habit of the others, seldom hearing the name "Madame
Bernard."
"I'll take you. Here's a note from your brother."
Juliet opened it, read the fateful message, and turned white as death.
"What is it?" asked the Doctor, much alarmed.
In answer, she offered him the note, her hand shaking pitifully. The
Doctor read it twice before he grasped the full meaning of it.
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